Any rights of a father not named on the birth cert?

Running_Horse

Mojisola wrote: »

If the test proved that he was the father, he would have to pay arrears back to the start of the claim as well as the cost of the DNA test.

From memory, even if he was not the biological father he could be liable for maintenance if he has been financially supporting the children.

rpc

Dunroamin wrote: »

No it isn't. Marriage is an important legal contract protecting the rights of both people as partners and as parents.

:-)
Thank you for making my point for me

TonyMMM wrote:

If a couple have children together and then marry afterwards - they are required by law to re-register those children (Sec 14, Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953 & Sec 9 Legitimacy Act 1976)..

Did not know that - very interesting.


Get married then OP!

Tiddlywinks

gayleygoo wrote: »

A relative of mine is living with his partner of 6 years and their two young children. He isn't named as their father on either of their birth certificates, which struck me as odd since they've lived together continuously, and I didn't ask why (someone suggested it was probably for benefits reasons, but I really don't know). However I was just wondering does he have rights to his children? What would happen if something tragic happened to his partner and she was unable to care for them? If they split up could she just take them away and leave him with no right to see them?

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=64088458&postcount=276

Your name rang a bell... this post is why...

I would have suggested that your relative might consider marrying his partner and the mother of this two children but if his views are similar to yours then... that'll fall on deaf ears.

Georgiegirl256

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=64088458&postcount=276

Your name rang a bell... this post is why...

I would have suggested that your relative might consider marrying his partner and the mother of this two children but if his views are similar to yours then... that'll fall on deaf ears.

I was just going to post the same thing TW!

OP, I'm sure I read somewhere that deep down you really would like to get married but your OH won't? Is all this denial about how it doesn't bother you just a front? Is this thread about a "relative" really about you? Apologies if I'm wrong, but it was just wondering.